Question

how does the author create suspense in paragraphs 22-24? *
a. by having mrs. sappleton stop talking
b. by describing the people slowly walking toward the window
c. by explaining framton’s illness
d. by changing the setting to nighttime
this is a required question

Explanation:

To determine how the author creates suspense, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Mrs. Sappleton stopping talking doesn't inherently create suspense.
• Option B: Describing people slowly walking toward the window builds tension as the reader wonders who they are and what will happen, which is a common technique to create suspense.
• Option C: Explaining Framton’s illness is background info, not suspense - creating.
• Option D: There's no indication the setting changes to nighttime in these paragraphs.

So the correct option is B as the slow approach of people toward the window creates anticipation.

Answer:

B. By describing the people slowly walking toward the window